THE HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTIVE SOEDIERS : BUGNY, PRANCE 



Not all the casualties sustained in the trenches are inflicted by the bullets of the enemy; 

 tuberculosis finds many victims among those not inured to the hardships of trench life. 

 France has been quick to recognize the necessity for giving instruction to her invalid soldiers, 

 in order that they may, by practicing the lessons of hygiene, be restored to health and to 

 their homes. 



Our American soldiers must have a 

 home in France — somewhere to rest, 

 somewhere to find a friendly atmosphere, 

 somewhere to go for recreation and 

 wholesome amusement. 



These men will be returning to this 

 country some day. We want to make it 

 certain that as many as possible return 

 in health and strength, and not afflicted 

 'with disease from which our forethought 

 might have protected them. 



The Red Cross must — and it alone 

 can — become a real foster parent of our 

 soldiers while they are in Europe. To 

 perform that function well will require a 

 large sum of money. 



The needs of France cannot but stir 

 the heart of every American. Tubercu- 

 losis has become prevalent as a result of 

 this trench war. And the disease is 

 spreading. Here is a call not only to aid 

 the brave and liberty-loving French peo- 

 ple, but also to help make this afflicted 

 country healthy for our own sons and 

 brothers who are soon to be there in such 

 great numbers. 



Hundreds of towns and villages have 



been destroyed in France. In her devas- 

 tated regions men, women, and children 

 are homeless and suffering for the barest 

 necessities of life. We ought at the ear- 

 liest moment to provide these peoples 

 with the simplest essentials to begin life 

 anew. 



'THE CRYING NEEDS OF WAR- WASTED COM- 

 MUNITIES 



They need clothing, agricultural im- 

 plements, domestic animals, especially 

 horses and cows, seeds, fertilizers, tools, 

 bedding, stoves, and the elementary ma- 

 terials with which to cover themselves by 

 day and by night. Some idea can be 

 formed of the amount involved in such 

 an undertaking, with the knowledge that 

 Mr. Hoover, through his magnificent or- 

 ganization, has advanced for govern- 

 ments and from private subscriptions 

 $350,000,000 for relief in Belgium. 



If there were no thought of protection 

 and provision for our own people in 

 France, can we hesitate generously to 

 provide from our plenty that we may 

 show some appreciation of our everlast- 



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